Google · 8 hours ago
Security Engineer
Reston, VA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$141K/yr - $202K/yr
2+ years expGoogle is focused on creating and maintaining the safest operating environment for its users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you will work with network equipment and software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws, while leading the development and implementation of advanced security strategies to protect critical assets.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingAppsMarketingCloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement security monitoring strategies, incident response plans, and security awareness programs (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
Oversee the deployment and operation of security Information and event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and other security tools
Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication and recovery
Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents and develop and deliver post-incident reports and recommendations for improvement
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling
2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols
Experience delivering security solutions through design, coding, configuration, and deployment
Must possess an active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph
Ability to travel internationally 25% of the time as required
Preferred
Certifications in CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP
5 years of experience in a security operations role in incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management
Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, government)
Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, with experience in securing cloud environments
Ability to contribute to the security community (e.g., open-source projects, blog posts, conference presentations)
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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